The Carrol Cooper Award holds a special place in PEAK’s history.

The award is named after Carrol, an athlete who first joined PEAK in 2013. At the time, she was experiencing ongoing knee pain—but she also had a powerful goal: to climb the city’s clock bell tower in honour of her 30th wedding anniversary just a few months later.

With guidance from the coaching team, Carrol committed fully to her rehabilitation. She adopted the mindset of an athlete, chose her pain of discipline,and put in the consistent work required to reclaim her strength and achieve her goal.

Her determination, courage, and unwavering commitment continue to inspire our community today—values that the Carrol Cooper Award recognises each year.